What to do if you receive the wrong package?

Since Gu Yan and Shen Mujin recognized each other, the two have been inseparable, chatting and laughing every day. Sometimes at night, Gu Yan would even run over with his pillow to squeeze into the same bed with Shen Mujin.

While eating breakfast, Bai Hongsheng looked at Gu Yan, who had once again stayed out all night, and complained with a wronged expression, tugging at her sleeve: "Second sister, don't you want Shengsheng anymore? You haven't told Shengsheng a story or played chess with her in so long."

Gu Yan hugged Bai Hongsheng tenderly, comforting him while winking at Shen Mujin: "Who said that? Second Sister likes Shengsheng the most."

Shen Mujin nodded knowingly and agreed, "Yes, yes, when your second sister was with me, she always praised how well-behaved and good her son Shengsheng was. She even said she wanted to bring you to play with us, but she was afraid you would be shy and not want to play with us, so she didn't invite you."

"Sister Xiaowan, I'm not shy at all. In my heart, you and Second Sister are both my favorite sisters. Can I play with you?"

Looking into the little boy's large, bright eyes, Shen Mujin nodded without hesitation.

Shen Mujin: No one can resist an obedient, adorable, and talking human baby! No one!

Since Xiaodouding joined, the two-person team has become a four-person team, yes, 2+1\u003d4. This is because after Xiaodouding joined, Bai Heming was left alone, and Gu Yan couldn't bear to see his older brother all alone and looking so lonely. Besides, there were times when certain things needed to be said in private, so bringing his older brother along would allow him to keep Xiaodouding company during those special times. Therefore, after discussing it with Shen Mujin, the four-person team was formed.

Shen Mujin: No one can resist a melancholic, handsome guy! No one.

That afternoon, business was slow at the inn as usual. Mai Dong and Mai Qiu were watching over things in the lobby, Uncle Peng and Aunt Hong were preparing dinner in the backyard, Uncle Chen and Master Xie went out together, and the remaining four people, including Gu Yan, gathered on the small viewing platform on the north side of the second floor to eat and chat.

"Xiao Wan, do you know the background of Master Xie? Do you need me to explain it to you?" Gu Yan said smugly.

"No need for thanks." Shen Mujin refused without even looking at Gu Yan.

"No, you can't refuse me. I heard it from my older brother, it's true."

Shen Mujin reluctantly put down the half-eaten almond shortbread in her hand, turned her head and asked, "Have you gone stupid again recently? I came back with Master Xie, how could I not know? Besides, the task that Uncle Chen asked Maidong and me to do was to go to the Five Mountains Alliance to deliver a birthday gift to Master Xie."

"Hehe, is there anything you want to tell us? Like, what's the situation with Uncle Chen and Master Xie?"

Shen Mujin looked at Gu Yan's "lewd" face and couldn't bear to look at him. "I don't know. I'm just a gofer."

Just as Gu Yan was about to express his amazement, he heard a loud "bang." Turning around, he saw that Bai Hongsheng had accidentally "gifted" a bowl of red bean milk directly to Bai Hongsheng. Gu Yan looked at Bai Hongsheng, who hadn't gotten any and was still grinning foolishly, and helplessly poked his forehead. After wiping him clean, he took him back to the room to change his clothes.

Only Shen Mujin and Bai Heming remained on the rooftop.

As they spent more time together, they gained a certain understanding of each other.

Shen Mujin always felt that Bai Heming was not as simple as he seemed, especially after seeing that her younger sister not only knew a strange girl but also had a close relationship with her. Didn't she have any suspicions at all?

Perhaps Shen Mujin's gaze was too direct, Bai Heming put down his spoon, looked up, and asked with a smile, "Xiao Wan has been staring at me, but is there something on my face?"

"No, no, I just think what A-Yan said is very true, Brother Bai is really handsome." Shen Mujin deliberately called Gu Yan "A-Yan" in front of Bai Heming to see how he would react.

"That day, Yan Huai asked me a question that I think was related to Xiao Wan. I wonder if Yan Huai told you my answer in time?" Bai Heming laughed, and then threw out another question.

Seeing Shen Mujin's slightly bewildered expression, he smiled and said, "Yan Huai asked me before if I knew of any other rumors, such as treasures hidden deep in the mountains."

"It's related to me. So, Brother Bai, what's your answer?" Shen Mujin nodded and admitted it directly.

"These days, people in the martial arts world believe anything they hear. Even if there are rumors of treasures, they're nothing compared to the Seven Star Stone. I'm just a little curious, though. I wonder if Xiao Wan could answer some of your questions?"

"Brother Bai, may I ask?"

"I wonder if Xiao Wan is aware that you have a group of bodyguards with you. Are they there for protection, surveillance, or something else?"

Bai Heming's words exploded in Shen Mujin's ears like a thunderclap. Her body trembled silently, and she forcefully suppressed her discomfort, staring intently at Bai Heming with slightly widened eyes: "What do you mean?"

Bai Heming did not expect that his words would cause such a big reaction from Shen Mujin, and it also shows that Shen Mujin really knew nothing about the secret guards.

"Xiao Wan, don't be nervous. I discovered it by accident. I'm not telling you this for any other reason than because you're Yan Huai's good friend, and Yan Huai is often with you. I'm just worried that the person behind these bodyguards might have ulterior motives."

After listening to Bai Heming's explanation, Shen Mujin calmed down a bit. Just then, Gu Yan returned with Bai Hongsheng, who had changed his clothes.

Looking at the two people in front of him with a somewhat awkward atmosphere, Gu Yan lowered his head and said to Bai Hongsheng, "Shengsheng, the red bean milk was delicious. Why don't you go downstairs and ask Brother Maidong for another serving?"

Having successfully sent the little one away, Gu Yan plopped down between Bai Heming and Shen Mujin, looking left and right. "What's wrong? You two didn't fight while we were away, did you?"

"I only chatted with Xiao Wan for a few minutes." Bai Heming said, somewhat amused and exasperated.

Shen Mujin nodded in agreement, "Ayan, Brother Bai just told me that I have a group of bodyguards around me."

"What! Bodyguards? Can I call them out to take a look? I've always been curious about this mysterious and ruthless profession."

Shen Mujin sighed. What to do when your friend's thought process is always on a completely different wavelength? She gave Gu Yan a resounding flick on the forehead: "Usually, anyone who sees a bodyguard is either dead or injured. What, are you tired of living and want to get rid of them as soon as possible?"

Bai Heming watched the interaction between the two girls and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Gu Yan covered his forehead, and when he heard his older brother's laughter again, he looked aggrieved: "I thought you two had a fight, but it turns out I'm the only one who got hurt."

"Alright, Xiao Wan is right. Besides, we still don't know whether these secret guards are friend or foe, so we need to be careful." Bai Heming handed Gu Yan a piece of white jade cake as a reassuring gesture.

Gu Yan took the white jade ointment, thought for a moment, and said somewhat uncertainly, "Since you all say they are secret guards, then these people are probably hiding around us right now. They must have heard most of what we just said. The fact that we haven't been killed to silence us should prove that these secret guards are 'friendly forces'."

Bai Heming glanced at a corner of the terrace and chuckled, "We only told them this to let them know we know of each other's existence. Their next move will likely require approval from their superiors; we just need to wait. As for whether they're friend or foe, Xiao Wan, what are your thoughts?"

"It shouldn't be... anything malicious." Shen Mujin looked troubled, and there seemed to be some resistance in her words.

"Mumu?" Gu Yan looked puzzled.

Shen Mujin awkwardly touched her ear and explained with a hint of embarrassment, "I helped someone back in my hometown. He knew I was going out to find someone, so... I think these guards were sent by that person to protect me."

"Wow~" Gu Yan smiled teasingly at Shen Mujin, "Looks like something's up."

"Don't talk nonsense. You know me, that person was injured back then. I couldn't possibly ignore it." Shen Mujin blushed and raised her teacup to cover herself.

"Yes, yes, our Mumu is a doctor with a benevolent heart. Saving lives and healing the wounded is the duty of a doctor."

"I didn't expect Xiao Wan to know medicine?" Bai Heming asked in surprise.

"Oh right, big brother, let me tell you, Mumu's medical skills are superb. From now on, we can entrust your illness to her, and we can save a lot of money." Gu Yan was practically praising his own clever idea.

"Stop, stop, stop! This is getting more and more absurd. Brother Bai, don't listen to Ayan. She handed you over to me because she thought your medical expenses were too high and she was unwilling to spend money on you. If you ask me, Brother Bai, you should just take the money back, so that Ayan won't abscond with it later."

“I also think Xiao Wan is absolutely right. It’s time to take back control of the finances,” Bai Heming said, stroking his chin in agreement.

Gu Yan looked at the two people in front of him, who were singing in unison, shook his head, and resignedly lowered his head to eat, comforting himself as he ate: Red bean milk is still the best.

Shen Mujin looked at Gu Yan, who was focused on eating, and then at Bai Heming, who was staring at the scenery outside the window. She picked up the kettle and said, "There's no water left. You guys eat first. I'll go downstairs to get some water."

"Okay, while you're at it, let's check on how the little one is doing."

Watching Shen Mujin's departing figure, Gu Yan grinned at Bai Heming and asked, "Big brother, what do you think of Mumu?"

Bai Heming looked at Gu Yan with some suspicion, "Everything's fine, what's wrong?"

"Right? She's good-looking, talented, and capable both in public and at home. I think she's really great." Gu Yan thought about how the two of them had been chatting and laughing just now, and she actually felt that the two of them were somewhat of a good match. If Mu Mu really became her sister-in-law, it wouldn't be bad at all.

Anyway, Mumu didn't have a boyfriend in modern times, so if she didn't get an ancient boyfriend after all this time she's traveled through time, she would be letting down the opportunity God gave her.

Gu Yan thought it over and over and it seemed more and more feasible. She happily started her matchmaking mode: What's the first step in a blind date?

Prolonged contact

So, starting from that day, for three or four days in a row, Gu Yan gave Shen Mujin and Bai Heming ample time to interact, and would often disappear with Bai Hongsheng. This caused Shen Mujin and Bai Heming to go from initially looking at each other in bewilderment to eventually chatting, playing chess, or doing their own thing with practiced ease.

On the fifth day, Shen and Bai teamed up and cornered Gu Yan in his room. Shen Mujin, sleeves rolled up, hands on hips, said aggressively, "Tell me, what kind of trouble have you been up to lately?"

Gu Yan sat obediently at the table, and upon hearing this, quickly shook his head: "I haven't done anything lately." His expression and tone were utterly innocent.

"I'm giving you one last chance. Will you talk or not?" Shen Mujin took a step forward and placed her foot directly on the chair next to Gu Yan.

"Hey, mind your image, mind your image." Gu Yan glanced at Bai Heming behind Shen Mujin and quickly reminded him in a low voice.

“Yanhuai, you’ve been acting strange lately. Why don’t you tell us about it?”

Looking at Bai Heming behind him, who was also waiting for an answer, Gu Yan shrank back slightly in fear and explained in a low voice, "It's nothing, I just think you two are a good match, and I wanted to play matchmaker for you two..."

"..." Shen Mujin didn't know what to say for a moment. She turned to Bai Heming and said, "Brother Bai, I'm leaving it to you. I need to calm down."

Bai Heming nodded, and after watching Shen Mujin leave, he sat down opposite Gu Yan without saying a word, his usual familiar smile replaced by an uncharacteristic seriousness.

"Big brother, I'm sorry, I..." Gu Yan lowered his head, also feeling that his previous behavior was somewhat absurd.

"Yanhuai, thank you for thinking about my future, but I'm not thinking about that right now. I also consider Xiaowan my sister. I just want to take you and Shengsheng away from here, protect you, and then avenge Aunt Liu and the dead members of the Bai family."

After saying this, Bai Heming left, leaving Gu Yan lying on the table, filled with regret.

To make up for her mistake, Gu Yan specially asked Uncle Peng to lend her the kitchen before dinner, and somewhat clumsily prepared a table of decent dishes.

Bai Hongsheng, who had been called in as a "child laborer," looked at the slightly charred potatoes on the plate and asked doubtfully, "Second sister, are you sure these are edible?"

"It's edible! That plate of potatoes just wasn't cooked properly at first. Believe me, although it doesn't look great, it tastes pretty good."

Gu Yan and Bai Hongsheng efficiently set out the food and poured a cup of tea for everyone. Gu Yan raised his teacup and said, "I was wrong the other day. I'll use this tea instead of wine to apologize to my elder brother and Mu Mu. I'll drink this in one gulp, you can drink as you like." He then drank it all in one go.

Shen Mujin took a sip. "This is a one-time exception. If there's a next time, you won't even be allowed to drink three jars of wine."

Gu Yan knew that Bai Heming and Shen Mujin wouldn't really be angry with her, so she quickly invited everyone to taste her cooking debut.

To be honest, Gu Yan's cooking skills are only missing the word "color" when they are truly perfect in terms of appearance, aroma, and taste.